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When Cuyahoga Community College opened its doors to its first students that fall of 1963 it unwittingly became the “people’s college.” While Cleveland already boasted a number of highly regarded colleges and universities for students of privilege, none targeted the working and middle class youth of the city. Tri-C emerged as the education champion for local students who were previously excluded from any real chance at post-secondary education.

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Throughout the last 50 years, Cuyahoga Community College has changed thousands of lives. We know because we hear your stories. Were you a student? A faculty member? Have you attended Tri-C Events? Maybe you swim at the pool every week. Whatever your story, tell us how Tri-C has affected you!

About Tri-C College Archive

The Tri-C College Archive is designed to document and preserve the college's institutional history. Archival staff identify historical materials in records storage, and accession new collections on an ongoing basis. The physical archive is located on the 4th floor of the Student Services Building on the Metropolitan Campus.